Missions

Connect with local and international missions

Missions at Wesley Memorial United Methodist Church

Wesley Memorial United Methodist Church has a long history of connecting God's people into mission in ways that blesses the world around us. Read below of the variety of missions we support, and pray about ways God could be calling you to serve.

AA - a fellowship of men and women who meet every Thursday to share their experience, strength and hope with one another to recover from alcoholism. 

AlAnon -  a fellowship of people who have been affected by someone else’s drinking to support one another and bring positive change to their ­individual situations. 

Alzheimer's Autumn Lights Prayer Vigil - annual gathering for prayer and financial support of those impacted by Alzheimers/Dementia. 

A Simple Gesture - individual households supplying and ­delivering canned food to multiple food banks in Guilford ­County. 

Community Clinic of High Point - volunteer to help provide quality acute care and chronic disease management for eligible adults, aged 18-64, who reside in Archdale, High Point, Jamestown, and Trinity and do not qualify for any form of government or private ­insurance. 

Community Garden - till, plant, tend, and harvest the Wesley Memorial United Methodist Church garden to provide fresh produce for the Open Door. 

Compassion International - financially support an international child with food, medical care, and ­education.

Cover the City - collecting and donating blankets to those in need in High Point during the winter. 

CROP Walk - annual fundraiser walk to help to support families who are struggling with hunger in our community and around the world. 

Crossnore Children's Home - provide support for children who have experienced abuse or other trauma. 

Fairview Elementary School - partnering with the school throughout the year to provide supplies, backpacks with food for children in need, and support for the teachers. 

Feeding Lisa's Kids - packaging and delivering food, on the first Wednesday of every month, directly to children in High Point facing food insecurity.  Feeding Lisa's Kids is a grassroots movement started by Wesley Memorial member Lisa Hawley, owner of Southern Roots. She and her team of volunteers feed children and families in High Point who would otherwise go without food. Visit their Facebook page to learn more

Henderson Settlement - annual trip to Frakes, KY to partner with the people of Appalachia ministry. 

High Point Jail Ministry - develop relationships and ­engage in Christian discipleship with inmates in the High Point jail. 

Macedonia Center - mentoring kids, teaching life skills, and providing loving ­support for families in the High Point ­community. 

Open Door Ministries - serve meals at The Father’s Table, assist with the assembly of food ­boxes for the ­pantry, and provide supplies for the shelter. 

Prison Fellowship Angel Tree -  share the love of God with incarcerated parents and their children through the purchase and ­delivery of personal ­Christmas gifts. 

Rise Against Hunger -packing meals annually to send to people internationally facing food scarcity. 

Ervin UMAR Home - ­supporting the promotion of community inclusion, independence and growth for adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities through residential, employment and cultural ­enrichment opportunities. 

Ward Street - providing food and support of the community ­outreach at Ward Street ­Community Resources. 

Wesley Memorial Rainbow Scholarships - provide financial support for families.

World Relief Organization - provide support for refugees in our High Point ­Community.